Learning Language by Age and Stage by Dana Smith BaderĀ inĀ OTR Blog Every day at Over the Rainbow – Al Bayan Nursery we focus on buildingĀ languageĀ and communication with our children. When parents partner with us and focus onĀ language, we get amazing results. To help you get started with your child, here are a fewĀ languageĀ building tips. Language…
Hard Wired to Play – Most parents who send their children to nursery want their children to learn how to socialize with other children. However, learning to socialize and play cooperatively with others involves skills children learn over time. This week we take a closer look at the stages of that process. Hard Wired to…
Healthy Hygiene Habits –Ā This week we focus on healthy hygiene for preventing illness. It is essential that young children, especially those entering nursery, learn healthy hygiene habits like hand washing, food safety, and personal care. Healthy Hygiene Habits by Dana Smith BaderĀ inĀ OTR Blog I recently read that at any given time anywhere from two to…
The busier parents are with work responsibilities, the less time we have for our kids. Therefore, it is essential to know how to stay engaged in our childās school life even when our child is uncommunicative. This week we give a few tips on how to do just that. Stay Involved by Dana Smith BaderĀ inĀ OTR…
Screen Time Sense Content by Aga Khan Early Learning Centre | Oud Metha, Dubai Parenting brings a whole host of new challenges, especially when it comes to āscreen timeā.Ā Children are now born into a world of digital devices and screens are everywhere in the environment. This wonderful technology helps us learn about the world,…
It Takes a Village by Dana Smith BaderĀ inĀ OTR Blog When I was three years old, my parents moved from New Orleans, Louisiana, my birthplace, to Bahrain.Ā We lived in a compound community with other expat families, and we knew everyone in our community ā the other parents and children, the compound shopkeeper, the security guards…
Open the Door to Outdoor Fun by Dana Smith BaderĀ inĀ OTR Blog When I was a child, except for the mandatory school hours indoors, I spent most of my time outdoors.Ā We used to live right near the beach, and the sandy shore and sea were my playgrounds.Ā I used to do cartwheels in the sand,…
Lazy Mornings, Tiring Noons and Sleepless Nights |Ā Iron Deficiency in Kids Anemia is a condition in which the red blood cell count is lower than that of normal for your childās age. This condition may make your child appear pale in color and feel cranky, tired or weak. Anemia is easy to treat, especially when…
Building your childās Self-Esteem ā Let not āShameā knock you down There should be a time when every one of us will remember the moment we were a kid and your teacher punishing or even pointing a finger at you and there begins that burning hot sensation and embarrassment episode. Your kid can be alarmingly…
Ideal Parenting ā Checklist of Principles Babies do not come with manuals or instructions. Parenting is a mutual learning, growth and development process. Parentsā relationship with kids as early as an infant to being a teen is more important to manage or overlook your kidās behavior. Here is a checklist or a commandment for ideal…
